All processors in this line have 2 cores (hence the name) meaning they have two distinct processors on one chip allowing them to work seperately or together on a single large task. These processors are very energy efficient thanks to Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, which gives more instructions per clock cylce, and with Intel Intelligent Power capability. Intel Smart Memory Access optimizes the use of available bandwith while Intel Advanced Smart Cache runs a more efficient cache subsystem for multiple cores. Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost will help accelerate a wide variety of applications, including video, photo processing, encryption, financial, engineering and scientific applications.